American Express · 1 week ago
Senior Manager - Strategic Planning
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Express is a global leader in providing payments solutions for businesses. The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning will manage high-profile group purchasing partnerships, drive customer engagement, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to achieve strategic goals.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and own strategic roadmaps for named partners, develop business growth opportunities and prioritize execution in alignment with enterprise goals
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned partners, leading contract negotiations, joint business reviews, governance forums, and executive engagements
Partner with internal teams to define go-to-market strategies, client adoption plans, supplier enablement, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide objectives
Identify and manage partnership risks, ensuring commercial, operational, and regulatory alignment
Lead negotiations and contract renewals in close collaboration with GCO and Finance teams
Identify and size new partnership opportunities, ensuring business cases and forecasts are aligned with strategic priorities
Drive operational excellence through governance frameworks, partner scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor trends across B2B payments, fintech, and ERP ecosystems to identify emerging partnership opportunities
Represent GCS in external partner forums and cross-industry conversations to influence ecosystem standards and advance Amex’s competitive positioning
Qualification
Required
Proven track record leading complex, enterprise-level partnerships or alliances in payments, fintech, or technology environments
Strong understanding of B2B payments flows, API integration models, and commercial enablement ecosystems
Exceptional relationship management and influencing skills with the ability to navigate across senior levels internally and externally
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; comfortable synthesizing insights for senior leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional workstreams in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
4+ years of experience in commercial payments, product partnerships, or strategic business development
Knowledge of procure-to-pay and payment management platforms, treasury operations, and ERP integrations
Experience with deal structuring, contract negotiation, and partnership performance management
MBA or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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